These are two of the better programs in the Granite Ridge Conference. Both hope to be conference contenders. Little Falls (0-2, 0-2) has losses to St. Cloud Cathedral (10-0) and Zimmerman (4-2) and needs the win. Albany (1-1, 2-1) surprised Cathedral with a 4-3 win last Tuesday.

• Becker at Sartell boys tennis, 4:30 p.m.

Becker is a contender in Section 8-2A and the Granite Ridge Conference. Sartell is young but improving and hoping to make some noise in 8-2A and the Central Lakes Conference.

Thursday

• St. Cloud Cathedral at Albany softball, 5 p.m.

Cathedral (1-0 Granite Ridge, 2-1 overall) is in the chase. Albany (0-2, 0-4), traditionally strong, is trying to get on track after getting swept by GRC favorite Becker last week.